Casting notice posted on auditionsfree.com, casting location: Dallas
Old Soul Productions Presents:
Auditions for “As We Lie Still,” A New Musical
Music & Lyrics by Patrick Emile
Book by Christopher David Taylor and Olivia Emile
14 April 4-9pm
Music Academy of Denton
2430 I-35E Suite 230
Denton, TX 76205
AS WE LIE STILL is a contemporary musical that tells the story of Avi Sokol, a magician
who hit the peak of vaudeville fame. His best trick gone awry leads to the death of
Josephine, his assistant, and to the end of his career. As an old man, Avi seeks
redemption and closure after an intervention from beyond. This love story spans 30
years at the turn of the 20th century.
Auditions are for a workshop/public concert reading in Denton. Performances
scheduled for June 8-9. Rehearsals begin May 6. Bring calendar and availability to
audition.
Please prepare 16 bars of contemporary musical theatre piece and 16 bars of a
contrasting song of your choice. Accompanist provided.
Audition will also consist of cold readings from the script.
Resume and Headshot preferred but not required.
Character Breakdown:
Young Avi – A rising star in the 19th century vaudeville circuit who will stop at nothing to
make his career something of legend. Baritone. 20-40.
Old Avi – Intriguing old man who once tasted greatness but is now reduced to parlor
tricks. Baritone. 30-60.
Hope – Young woman who meets Old Avi in the hospital and has a story of her own.
Mezzo. 20-30.
Michael – Hope’s husband who was in a terrible accident and lies between life and
death. 20-40. Tenor.
Company – 2 male, 2 female. Ages and voice parts ?exible.
The roles of Azriel and Josephine have already been cast.
For more information or to sign up for an audition slot, please contact
Old Soul Productions at oldsoulproductions at gmail dot com.
Casting Location: Dallas
Contact email: oliviadeguzman@gmail.com
